WHATSAPP IS CHANGING ITS LOOK: HERE’S WHAT ANDROID USERS CAN EXPECT

Popular messaging app WhatsApp is preparing a redesigned Settings menu for Android devices, aimed at making it easier and faster for users to find the options they need.

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The change was spotted in the beta version 2.26.43.3 of the app and introduces a new layout for existing options, replacing the current long list with a more organised menu.

A MORE USER-FRIENDLY SETTINGS MENU

The new design features separate groups of settings with rounded corners, providing a cleaner layout and a more intuitive user experience.

It follows Google's Material 3 Expressive design guidelines for Android applications, with particular attention to improving access to options related to privacy, user accounts and notifications.

Although the redesign does not necessarily introduce new features, the updated layout should help users find their preferred settings more quickly.

NO OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE YET

The new menu is still under development and is not yet available to all users of the WhatsApp beta version.

The company has not announced when the redesigned menu will be rolled out to all Android users, so it remains unclear whether the change will arrive with one of the upcoming app updates.